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Player contributors

Midfielder · UCLA
Oakland Roots — USL Championship
A UCLA standout and three-time Team MVP, Tucker earned Third Team All-American honors from United Soccer Coaches in 2023. Known for his two-way impact, work rate, and competitive drive, Tucker brings a professional-level understanding of what consistency and preparation really look like at the top level.
46
College appearances
12
College goals
10
College assists
40+
Pro appearances

Left Back · Davidson College / UCLA
NYCFC — MLS
Nico began his college career as team captain at Davidson before transferring to UCLA for his graduate season, where he started all 19 matches and earned All-Big Ten Second Team honors. His path to MLS demonstrates the value of adaptability and commitment to earning your spot at every level.
75
College appearances
2
College goals
10
College assists
MLS
Level reached

Defender · Wake Forest
Orange County SC — USL Championship
Nico developed through the NYCFC academy and represented the U.S. U16 and U18 National Teams before playing at Wake Forest, where he earned Newcomer of the Year, Defender of the Year, and Player of the Year honors in 2025. With over 100 professional appearances, he brings rare depth of experience across multiple levels of the game.
54
College appearances
100+
Pro appearances
U.S. U16/U18
Youth national team
2025
Player of the Year

Midfielder · Saint Louis University
Brooklyn FC — USL Championship
A Saint Louis University standout who earned A-10 Co-Offensive Player of the Year honors in 2022, John built one of the most productive college careers of his class with 85 career points across 29 goals and 27 assists. His attacking instincts and technical creativity have carried directly into 90+ professional appearances.
29
Career goals
27
Career assists
85
Career points
90+
Pro appearances

Goalkeeper · UCLA / Wisconsin
San Jose Earthquakes — MLS
Nate played at both UCLA and Wisconsin, where he recorded seven shutouts to lead the Big Ten in shutouts per game. His path from college to MLS, including stints at FC Cincinnati and DC United, reflects a career built on preparation, consistency, and the mental demands unique to playing goalkeeper at the highest level.
40
College appearances
7
College shutouts
3
Pro clubs
MLS
Level reached

Left Back · UCLA
Detroit City FC — USL Championship
A four-year starter at UCLA, Tommy was named the 2023 Pac-12 Scholar-Athlete of the Year and a 2022 First Team Academic All-American, proof that elite performance on and off the field are not mutually exclusive. With 50+ professional appearances, his career is a model of durability, professionalism, and lifestyle discipline.
70
College appearances
50+
Pro appearances
2023
Pac-12 Scholar-Athlete
2022
Academic All-American

Central Midfielder · UMBC / UCLA
Fort Wayne FC — USL League One
Ryan played at UMBC before transferring to UCLA, where he earned 2022 NCAA Division I "Best Starting XI" honors. With 60+ professional appearances and 10+ goals at the professional level, his career demonstrates what relentless extra work and technical refinement can produce across positions and environments.
77
College appearances
60+
Pro appearances
10+
Pro goals
2022
Best Starting XI
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